The Ninth Division is the security force of the Seiretei. This squad is always on standby and prepared for battle in case of a threat and responds to said threats quickly and effectively. All the lieutenants of the divisions of Gotei 13 hand in their reports to this squad. Squad 9 also oversees arts and culture in the Seiretei and is in charge of the Seiretei news magazine.

This is the flower symbol of Squad 9. It is the white poppy, which symbolizes oblivion. The symbol is there to make sure to keep any of the Squad 9 members that goes to the World of the Living energy level in check so that they do not attract hollows to the area but for that while the mark is sealed on their body the members shinigami powers is cut to half. No matter what happens no member can not release the seal until the Head Captain gives the order but if someone does release it without the Head Captain call that would be consider treason and death with come to that person.

This is the flower symbol of Squad 9. It is the white poppy, which symbolizes oblivion. The symbol is there to make sure to keep any of the Squad 9 members that goes to the World of the Living energy level in check so that they do not attract hollows to the area but for that while the mark is sealed on their body the members shinigami powers is cut to half. No matter what happens no member can not release the seal until the Head Captain gives the order but if someone does release it without the Head Captain call that would be consider treason and death with come to that person.
